In June 2003, COPS5, through funding by
the Galloway Drug Alliance, collected data in reference to prevalence and
patterns of drug and alcohol use, and violence among Galloway Township
Middle School students. This data was gathered using the PRIDE Surveys
Questionnaire. The survey was administered to 143 eighth grade students.

This survey was last conducted during
the 1997- 1998 school year. This recent survey shows decreases in the
prevalence of drug and alcohol use. When asked about a using a particular
substance “within the last year” students reported:

SURVEY

CIGARETTE USE

ALCOHOL USE

MARIJUANA USE

1998

37%

44%

17%

2003

16%

33%

15%

Although it is encouraging to see
reported use of these substances on the decline, these numbers still
represent a number of students who are in need of education on the negative
effects of the abuse of these harmful substances.

Parents are reminded and encouraged to
speak with their children about drug and alcohol abuse and violence and to
get involved in their child’s education about these concerns.

This table represents only a very small
portion of this very comprehensive survey. Click on the
“2003 PRIDE SURVEY” link to view the survey
in its entirety.

If you have
questions or comments about this survey, you may contact Lt. Joseph Davies
033@gtpd.org at the Galloway Township Police Community Services Bureau or Marilyn Moore
moorem@gtps.k12.nj.us at the Galloway Township Public Schools District
Office.